Exploring business opportunities in floating wind & test facilities
In the North Sea, wind turbines usually have a fixed foundation. This makes sense because the North Sea is quite shallow. Nevertheless, there are many windy locations where the sea is too deep for such structures. Floating installations can offer a solution in those cases.
Installing wind turbines in deep waters as the Scottish or Norwegian coast will bring new challenges to the industrial supply chain. However, this also results in various business opportunities for companies based in Belgium or abroad.
Would you like to know more about how to expand your commercial business in these topics? Take part in the event 'Exploring business in Floating wind & test facilities' in Ostend on 22 February.
Programme
The list of topics to be discussed at this event includes, but is not limited to:
- How to upscale floating wind to commercial size;
- Insights in the Scottish supply chain for offshore wind projects;
- Challenges & phases in the construction of the Princess Elisabeth energy island;
- Test & research infrastructure in the offshore renewable energy sector;
- Development of the METCentre & Floating wind projects in Norway; and
- Financial project support for international business.
The event is concluded with a network reception.
Check out the detailed programme
16:30 | Registration |
17:00 | Introduction Belgian Offshore Cluster |
17:05 | How to upscale to commercial size floating wind Jef Monballieu (MULTI.engineering) |
17:30 | Insights in the Scottish supply chain for offshore wind projects Adam Swainbank (Scottish Enterprise) |
17:55 | Break |
18:10 | Challenges & phases in the construction of the Princess Elisabeth energy island Tim Schyvens (Elia) |
18:35 | Test & research infrastructure and the (West) Flemish innovation ecosystem for offshore renewable energy – at your service Tom Baur (POM West-Vlaanderen) |
19:00 | Development of the METCentre & Floating wind projects in Norway (online) Arvid Nesse (Norwegian Offshore Wind) |
19:25 | Financial project support for international business by Blue Cluster Ann Overmeire (De Blauwe Cluster) |
19:35 | Conclusion |
19.40 | Network event - buffet & drinks |
Practical information
The offical language of this event is English. You can participate on site or online.
- On site participation is free for members of Belgian Offshore Cluster. Other participants pay € 55.
- If you prefer to follow the event online, participation is free of charge.
In both cases, you are required to register in advance.